Whispers in the Dark
Murder Speaks Louder Than Words
Published on 31. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-00-874423-6 (ISBN)
Description
WHO WILL HEED THE CALL WHEN DEATH COMES WHISPERING?
Small time drug dealer, Marcus Stone and DCI Clive Burston had never met until one night in August. By the end of that night, both had been shot dead in a small bedroom in the heart of gang territory.
DI Erika Piper is called to the scene but is at a loss to explain what's happened. How did these two even meet, let alone end up dead in what appears to be a strange murder-suicide? As Erika leads the investigation, another two bodies are found, killed in a similar fashion. One murder, one suicide. But who is controlling this macabre puppet show?
As Erika delves deeper into the lives of the dead, the pieces begin to fit together and a number of nefarious characters crawl out of the woodwork - one of whom is almost certainly pulling the strings.
A catastrophic event and a personal miracle threaten to derail the investigation. Erika must find the strength to continue, before the whispers catch up with her too...
WHISPERS IN THE DARK is the second book in the DI ERIKA PIPER series.
Small time drug dealer, Marcus Stone and DCI Clive Burston had never met until one night in August. By the end of that night, both had been shot dead in a small bedroom in the heart of gang territory.
DI Erika Piper is called to the scene but is at a loss to explain what's happened. How did these two even meet, let alone end up dead in what appears to be a strange murder-suicide? As Erika leads the investigation, another two bodies are found, killed in a similar fashion. One murder, one suicide. But who is controlling this macabre puppet show?
As Erika delves deeper into the lives of the dead, the pieces begin to fit together and a number of nefarious characters crawl out of the woodwork - one of whom is almost certainly pulling the strings.
A catastrophic event and a personal miracle threaten to derail the investigation. Erika must find the strength to continue, before the whispers catch up with her too...
WHISPERS IN THE DARK is the second book in the DI ERIKA PIPER series.
Reviews / Votes
"A pacy murder mystery full of deceit, suspicion and revenge, Chris McDonald's debut is a highly entertaining tale with plenty of shocks along the way." TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday, 29 Seconds and Lies"DI Erika Piper is a compelling, hard-as-nails creation, trawling every dark Mancunian corner for the murderer of a movie-star - and as the tension and stakes rack up, so do the bodies and surprises. A superb tale deftly told with a human touch and a real eye for detail, with a true 'just one more chapter' moreishness ... Highly recommended." Rob Parker, author of The Ben Bracken Thrillers
"An addictive, gripping read that pulls you in and has you hooked." Sarah Jones, Lost in the Land of Books blog
"I have found my new series obsession. McDonald creates a strong, rounded lead in DI Erika Piper and I, for one, cannot wait to read the next." M.Sean Coleman, author of The Code and The Cuckoo Wood
"Dark, compelling and tightly plotted, McDonald has weaved a gripping tale of rage and justice that keeps his audience enthralled. Erika Piper is a complex yet relatable protagonist that every reader will be rooting for. Perfect for fans of Mo Hayder and Mark Billingham, and any reader who likes their crime novels tinged with a touch of evil." Natalie Chandler
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-874423-6 (9780008744236)
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07/2025
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Chris McDonald grew up in Northern Ireland before settling in Manchester via Lancaster and London.
He is the author the Erika Piper series, the Stonebridge Mysteries and Little Ghost. Under the name Chris Frost, he has also penned the Kindle top 20 bestseller, The Killer's Christmas List.
He is the author the Erika Piper series, the Stonebridge Mysteries and Little Ghost. Under the name Chris Frost, he has also penned the Kindle top 20 bestseller, The Killer's Christmas List.